Positive Images Art & Unique Gifts

1118 W 6th St
Austin, TX 78703

Steve C. writes: Any shopping outing that took us anywhere near W. Lamar meant a stop in this wonderful repository of all kinds of treasures.  It was here that we first encountered Brian Andreas' quirky poems / pictures.  And the most unusual ring (gold + diamond +…

Things Celtic

1806 W 35th St
Austin, TX 78703

David R. writes: I will try not to make this a biased review as a result of being raised in Colf, Ireland til the age of 11but I can't completely guarantee it. Things Celtic has been in Austin for 8 years and offers  Irish language lessons each and every Sunday from…

Workman Wally Gallery

1202 W 6th St Ste B
Austin, TX 78703

Larry M. writes: What's best about the Wally Workman gallery is Wally herself. She's a spitfire/ sparkplug, intimidating but kind, tiny but huge, and a grand personality to help represent our art scene.

She embodies the cool Austinite flavor, takes careful and…

Deep Eddy Pool

401 Deep Eddy Avenue
Austin, TX 78703

Sasha C. writes: Deep Eddy is not so much a pool as it is an institution in the city of Austin.  Yes we may yearn for the warmer waters of Stacy and Balcones.  We hearken back the wilder ways of Barton Springs and the Greenbelt.  Yet nowhere else will you feel as…

Zanzibar Furn

1009 W 6th St
Austin, TX 78703

Dawn B. writes: full disclosure here:  i am the buyer for both Zanzibar locations.

as some of you may already know, the merging of the 2 Zanzibar's is happening.  the lease is up this summer at the original location behind whit hanks and the treaty oak.  it's been an…

Zanzibar
Neighborhood: Downtown

524 N Lamar Blvd
#104
Austin, TX 78703

Christine A. writes: Zanzibar did not have a media cabinet with the appropriate specifications for my client.  Trey, the owner, mentioned his warehouse and the possibility of emailing visuals to me of various cabinets.  The photos arrived the very next day via Jamie and…

Which Wich
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2348 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78703

Mr Doctor X. writes: Have you ever wondered how many possible sandwich combinations there are at Which Wich?  

What!?  You haven't?!?  You crazy!

I worry about this shit.  Not as much as killer nanobot scenarios, nor even as much as "save the dolphins".  But still.

Anyway,…

Maudie's Cafe

2608 W 7th St
Austin, TX 78703

Tara M. writes: I used to eat here so often the waiters would ask if I would be having my usual (the spinach and mushroom enchiladas with double refried beans instead of rice and a frozen margarita no salt).

Last week I stopped in after taking the Pup to Red Bud and…

Turner Residential

1409 W 6th St
Austin, TX 78703

Alexandra L. writes: One of Turner's real estate agents, Cynthia Riley, helped me buy my home in South Austin two years ago.  If you want to work with someone who truly knows 78704 and 78745, she's your gal.  She truly has a vision for what's up-and-coming in the real…

Bella Studio

1221 W 6th St
Austin, TX 78703

Ami C. writes: Love, love, love Bella Salon - it is a happy place.   Steven T. is excellent and is a riot to chat with.   He helped put an end to my days of ponytail-mom hair!  Could not love my cut more.  Plenty of parking and they have a yummy little cha-cha cafe…

Amtrak
Neighborhood: Downtown

250 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78703

Kathy D. writes: I have taken the train several times to East Texas and found it to be quite pleasurable.  On the first trip, I didn't know what to expect, didn't know you could take your own food, etc. etc.  But, on the second trip, I knew exactly what I needed.…

Treaty Oak

1111 W 6th St Ofc
Austin, TX 78703

Larry M. writes: When development saw this 300+ year old oak tree as a threat, the tree was poisoned and the tree lost almost half of its span...

Our town's preservationists stepped in, the vandals were prosecuted, and now the tree, just west of Whole Foods on 6th is…

Eclectic
Neighborhood: Downtown

700 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78703

John D. writes: Eclectic is cool if for no other reason then you're bound to see something you didn't expect, but you love anyway.  The styles and features of the items for sale (mostly home decor) are unique and vary from being a little off the wall to completely…

Cipollina
Neighborhood: Clarksville

1213 W Lynn St
Austin, TX 78703

Allison P. writes: So I really need to go back for the pizza to give Cipollina a proper review. The pizzas on the table next to me looked so delicious and on a super thin crust which is just my style. However, for lunch the other day, I opted for the steak sandwich.…

Magnolia Cafe

2304 Lake Austin Blvd
Austin, TX 78703

Don P. writes: What you are about to read is a true story.  I know I often embellish, but honest to God this is to the best of my knowledge true and unembellished.

My friend Sally worked at Magnolia several years ago.  One weekend night at about 3 am (they are open…

Cowgirls & Flowers

508 Walsh St
Austin, TX 78703

Leslie L. writes: It's one thing to give flowers...it's quite another to give an arrangement from Cowgirls & Flowers.  

Their beautiful arrangements are so well-designed they're like organic architecture.  You will never see any heinous baby's breath, carnations or…

Wiggy's
Neighborhood: Downtown

1104 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78703

Uncle D. writes: Going to Wiggy's is a joy. It's cute, it's charming. It's not spectacular, it's not  monumental. It's local and it has character, and that's worth 4 stars by itself. The selection and prices are good, but whatever. I just like being there.

Cosmic Cafe
Neighborhood: Clarksville

1110 W Lynn St
Austin, TX 78703

anika k. writes: Nice atmosphere - very new agey. The food is on the bland side, but I was impressed with the portion size and freshness of the veggies. I'll definitely be back - a lot of the regular menu items caught my eye.

Also, their chai is delicious! Love that…

Rockets Food Service
Neighborhood: Downtown

118 W 5th Street
Austin, TX 78701

Michelle C. writes: Picture this:  you're at your desk downtown, working like crazy on some looming deadline.  You don't have time for lunch, but your blood sugar is telling you it's going to make problems for you  if you don't give it a little something to keep it…

The Long Center

701 W Riverside Dr
Austin, TX 78704

Jana T. writes: After growing up in Austin, attending ballets, concerts, operas (even my own graduation) in the Bass, it was nice to see the long awaited Long Center for myself last night when my girlpal Liz W. treated me very kindly to her extra ticket of Carmen.…

North American Title Company
Neighborhood: Downtown

823 Congress Ave Ste 1400
Austin, TX 78701

Larry M. writes: Honestly, in this day in age, it's hard to distinguish one title company from the next...I've never had a problem with a title company.

This company, however, has the best VIEW of all the title companies, on the 14th floor of a mid-rise downtown, and…

Kyoto Japanese Restaurant
Neighborhood: Downtown

315 Congress Ave
Ste 200
Austin, TX 78701

Camron R. writes: Be sure to get here around 5:30 for the 6 o'clock sushi happy hour.  And since I've given you this advice, if you see me in line you should let me cut in front of you.  

Is this sushi the best sushi in town?  I couldn't tell you, I'm no sushi snob,…

Hilton Austin
Neighborhood: Downtown

500 E. 4th Street
Austin, TX 78701

Melody L. writes: If you are looking for a hotel with a comfortable bed with uber soft sheets, un-sucky gym, relaxing pool, friendly staff and a price under $200 per night, look no further than the newer Hilton on 4th. I liked this place from the second I pulled up…

News 8 Austin
Neighborhood: Downtown

1708 Colorado St
Austin, TX 78701

Cody R. writes: I think I'll use this space on Yelp to publicly profess my love for Channel 44. Does the weather outside look a little scary, maybe some clouds? Don't worry, because my good friend Doppler on channel 44 has got you covered. I'm a big fan of…

Department of Public Safety
Neighborhood: Downtown

1500 N Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701

Ashley A. writes: Shhhh, seriously, do not tell anybody about this location.  For some number of years, poor Austinites have suffered under the misimpression that this DPS location is only for government workers---and they are wrong.  Inside this tiny little office…

Austin Wine Merchant the
Neighborhood: Downtown

512 W 6th St
Austin, TX 78701

Matthew H. writes: All I know is that the guy who seems to be the owner dresses like a literature or philosophy professor, and it appears he's enlisted the aid of several of his grad students to run the store.

I think he could definitely be more drunk, though. I think a…

Shaolin-DO
Neighborhood: Downtown

Burnet & Rutland Nor
Austin, TX 78701

justin l. writes: I've been a student at Shaolin Do Kung Fu/Tai Chi for about 6 months and absolutely love it.  

Master Joe started this school while he was in graduate school at UT, and he eventually got his PhD in Neurobiology, but decided to devote his life to…

Texas Wine Tours

302 E Austin St
Austin, TX 78701

Jennifer L. writes: The best thing about this wine tour...well you can be picked up in Austin if you plan ahead...or someone else planned ahead and is getting picked up in Austin....

Getting picked up and not having to drive means that you "don't drink and drive"....It…

Vox Veniae

5619 Airport Blvd
Austin, TX 78751

Melinda C. writes: The name means "voices of grace". This is a happening place for the younger asian community in Austin...but they are open to all..specifically "contextualized" for the 18-35 crowd. Great at social justice, loving the poor..serving the community with…

okay mountain
Neighborhood: East Austin

1312 E Cesar Chavez
Austin, TX 78702

Rachelle R. writes: Awesome little gallery tucked away on Navasota, off of Cesar Chavez.  I've never been to any of their shows, but they consistently have great exhibits.  Make sure to check out the room in the back where they have stuff for sale, including prints that…

Dario's Restaurant
Neighborhood: East Austin

1800 E Sixth
Austin, TX 78702

Jamieson M. writes: A friend claims a buddy of his ate here so much in college that he came down with the gout. Wiki claims gout comes from "the high levels of uric acid in the blood are caused by protein rich foods." Which, if you've eaten at Dario's, sounds about…

Obsolete Industries Inc.
Neighborhood: East Austin

2207 East 5th Street
Austin, TX 78702

Alexandra L. writes: Located on the east side, this place is one of the best hosts during E.A.S.T. (East Side Studio Tours), which takes place every November.  Both years I've gone, their cheese nacho, sausage, and beer keg supplies are seemingly endless.

What they…

Thundercloud Subs

2308 Lake Austin Blvd
Austin, TX 78703

Tom M. writes: I actually don't particulary LIKE Thundercloud, but then I don't really like the entire genre.  So I'll review the only Thundercloud that I'll actually get a sandwich from: the one on Far West next to Magnolia Cafe.

Parking is sort of a pain.  You can…

Amy's Ice Cream
Neighborhood: Downtown

600 N Lamar
Ste 1012-B
Austin, TX 78703

Jonathan W. writes: So, I think I'd avoided Amy's for an entire year after being turned off to it by the location backing up to Phil's Ice House on Burnet.  Phil's, which has the best burger in town so far, was partially spoiled by a screaming child infestation - which…

The Co-Op Outlet
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2304 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78705

Sarah M. writes: Yes, indeed! The Co-Op Outlet is a great alternative to the crowded and overpriced Co-Op main store. Both are on Guadalupe, both are overloaded with University of Texas "gear", but the outlet is the only way to go.

I've purchased many gifts for my…

West End Grooming
Neighborhood: University of Texas

909 W 24th St
Austin, TX 78705

Lisa L. writes: Wonderful people! Great grooming! My dogs actually love going there! Can't ask for anything more!

Elysium
Neighborhood: Downtown

705 Red River
Austin, TX 78705

Michael K. writes: I don't know this place well.  I went here as part of a sketch group who draw burlesque models.  The experience was okay.  We were the only ones in the bar, so I can't really evaluate the place on a normal night: 80s night and Goth night sound…

Bend Studio at Bodhi Yoga

2905 San Gabriel St
Ste 102
Austin, TX 78705

Kevin N. writes: You'd never know to look at it that Bodhi Yoga is leading a secret double life.  

It's true:  while the majority of the time this locale serves as a prime spot to get your blissful twist on, three or four nights a month and this room flips the switch…